For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENT. Same as DWELLING UNIT, as defined in this section.
BASEMENT. A portion of the building located partially underground, but having less than 60% of its clear floor to ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
BUILDING COMMISSIONER. The legally designated Building Commissioner of the city, or his or her authorized representative.
CELLAR. A portion of the building located partially or wholly underground, and having 60% or more than 50% of its clear floor to ceiling height below the average grade of the adjoining ground.
DWELLING. Any building which contains a dwelling unit as defined in this section; and dwelling shall also include rooming houses, as defined in this section; provided that, temporary housing as hereinafter defined shall not be regarded as a DWELLING.
DWELLING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms, located within a building and forming a single housekeeping unit with facilities which are used or designed to be used for living, sleeping, cooking and eating.
GARBAGE. The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food and similar animal and vegetable refuse.
HABITABLE ROOM. A room or enclosed floor space used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating purposes, excluding bathrooms, water closet compartments, laundries, pantries, foyers or communicating corridors, closets and storage spaces.
HEALTH OFFICER. The legally designated health authority of the city or his or her authorized representative.
LESSEE. Any person who by written contract or lease, or by any week-to-week or month-to-month tenancy agreement shall have the right to occupy a dwelling or dwelling unit.
MULTIPLE DWELLING. Any dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit.
NUISANCE. A public nuisance as known at common law or in equity. Anything that is dangerous to human life or health in, under, over, around or about a dwelling or dwelling unit, or that renders the air of human food or drink therein unwholesome. Any dwellings or units, or parts thereof, that are not sufficiently supported, ventilated, drained, cleaned or lighted, are also NUISANCES.
OCCUPANCY. The term in which one is an occupant.
OCCUPANT. Any person, living, sleeping, cooking or eating in or having actual possession of a dwelling unit or rooming unit.
OPERATOR. Any person having charge, care or control of a building, or part thereof, in which dwelling units or rooming units are let.
OWNER. Any person who, alone, jointly or severally with others:
(1) Shall have legal title to any dwelling or dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(2) Shall have charge, care or control of any dwelling or dwelling unit, as owner or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix, trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with provisions of this subchapter imposed upon the owner.
PERSON. Shall include any individual or individuals, firm, corporation, association, or partnership, acting together in the ownership of a real estate.
PLUMBING. Shall include all of the following supplied facilities and equipment: Gas pipes, gas burning equipment, water pipes, garbage disposal units, waste pipes, closets, sinks, dishwashers, lavatories, bathtubs, shower baths, installed clothes washing machines, catch basins, drain vents and any other similar supplied fixtures, together with all connections to water, sewer or gas lines.
REAL ESTATE. Property consisting of land and/or buildings.
RENTAL UNIT. Any rented dwelling unit or rooming unit.
ROOMING HOUSE. Any dwelling, or that part of any dwelling containing one or more rooming units, in which space is let by the occupant to three or more persons who are not husband and wife, son or daughter, mother or father, sister or brother of the occupant.
ROOMING UNIT. Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes.
RUBBISH. Combustible or noncombustible waste materials except garbage. The term shall include residue from the burning of wood, coal and coke.
RUBBISH STORAGE FACILITIES and GARBAGE STORAGE FACILITIES. Outside containers in which rubbish and garbage are temporarily stored for collection.
SUPPLIED. Paid for, furnished or provided by control of the owner or operator.
TENANT. See LESSEE above.
TEMPORARY HOUSING. Any tent, trailer or other structure used for human shelter which is designed to be transportable and which is not attached to the ground, to another structure or to any utility system on the same premises for more than 30 consecutive days.
UNFIT DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof, including any dwelling unit, guest room or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any condition that endangers life, limb, health, property, safety or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof.
(Ord. G-69-352, passed 3-7-1969; Ord. G-16-10, passed 10-3-2016)